FCPS MACS – Classroom Supplies Platform
Fairfax County Public Schools' Early Childhood programs (Early Head Start, PreK, Head Start) needed a centralized way for school staff to order classroom supplies, diapers, and meals — replacing manual paper forms and spreadsheets prone to errors and missed deadlines. MACS (Meal and Classroom Supplies), built on OutSystems O11, delivers: • Self-service ordering for EHS, PreK, and Diaper categories by school and classroom • Weekly order cycle with hard cutoff (Wednesday 4:00 PM) and edit-until-deadline flexibility • School Management module for administering schools, classrooms, and roster data • Comprehensive reporting suite — pivoted supply orders, diaper orders, and per-class breakdowns • Role-based access via FCPS SSO ensuring staff only see their assigned schools • Branded, accessible UI built on the reusable FCPS O11 base theme Outcomes: eliminated paper forms, accurate weekly fulfillment, real-time visibility for the central supply team, and reduced administrative burden on Early
